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September 2021 in “Physiology News” Conditions affecting sex development show that sexual diversity is a natural part of human variation.
February 2021 in “International journal of agriculture & biology/International journal of agriculture and biology” Wool traits in sheep are controlled by many genes and environmental factors.
November 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Ezh2 controls skin development by balancing signals for dermal and epidermal growth.
Lifestyle factors like BMI at young adulthood can increase cancer risk in women with Lynch Syndrome, but diet and height don't seem to affect this risk.
May 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The study found that certain genes are important for hedgehog skin appendage development and immunity, with spines possibly evolving for protection and infection resistance.
April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Skin healing from blisters can delay hair growth as stem cells focus on repairing skin over developing hair.
December 2019 in “International journal of scientific research in science and technology” Researchers developed a simple, low-cost method to accurately measure Aminexil in hair tonic.
August 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Frog skin cells need the protein desmoplakin for proper development and cell layer formation.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The created skin model with melanoblasts improves the study of skin color and offers an alternative to animal testing.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The model can effectively test gene functions and drug responses in human skin.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers created a skin graft that senses blood glucose and could treat diabetes using CRISPR-edited stem cells.
November 2016 in “Regenerative Medicine” In September 2016, there were major advancements and promising clinical trials in stem cell research and regenerative medicine.
July 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists created a new 3D skin model from cells of plucked hairs that works like real skin and is easier to get.
August 2015 in “Han'gug dongmul jawon gwahag hoeji/Han-guk dongmul jawon gwahak hoeji/Journal of animal science and technology” TRα and CRABPII genes change their activity levels during goat fetal skin development.
December 2012 in “Journal of dermatological science” Langerhans cells and melanocytes migrate to the skin and hair follicles during early human development.
Tan sheep's unique fur traits are determined during the embryonic stage by specific genes.
July 2005 in “SKINmed/Skinmed” BRL 7660, once studied for male contraception, showed promise as an acne treatment but was not developed further due to competing drugs.
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February 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Understanding hair follicle development can help treat hair loss, skin regeneration, and certain skin cancers.
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February 2007 in “Nature” The document concludes that skin stem cells are important for hair growth and wound healing, and could be used in regenerative medicine.
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June 2007 in “Cell Stem Cell” Removing the ATR gene in adult mice causes rapid aging and stem cell loss.
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February 2013 in “Science Signaling” Mitochondrial reactive oxygen species are essential for skin and hair development.
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January 2002 in “Mechanisms of development” Different enzymes are active in different parts of developing mouse organs.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The conclusion is that proper signaling is crucial for hair growth and development, and errors can lead to cancer or hair loss.
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November 1990 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Finasteride effectively treats BPH, but needs more trials to understand potential.
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December 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain cells from hair follicles can create new hair and contribute to hair growth when implanted in mice.
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March 2003 in “American Journal of Pathology” Stress stops hair growth in mice by causing early hair growth phase end and harmful inflammation through a specific nerve-related pathway.
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July 2006 in “Experimental Dermatology” The hedgehog signalling pathway is key in skin development and basal cell carcinoma, offering insights for prevention and treatment.
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August 2000 in “American Journal of Pathology” Fibromodulin might help reduce scarring if increased in adult wounds like in fetal skin that heals without scars.
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August 2012 in “Seminars in cell & developmental biology” Hair growth and development are controlled by specific signaling pathways.